Crohn’s Disease Essentials and Emergency Kits
If you're like me and suffer from Crohn's disease or IBD, you know you have to be prepared for a number of things that could happen. That's why having a Crohn's disease essentials kit and an emergency kit is a smart thing to do. From packing in case of accidents to packing the essentials, there are quite a few things that Crohn's disease patients may want to take with them wherever they go. I have two. But really, I have a bin of items I keep. I keep a Crohn's disease essentials kit that I carry with me and another Crohn's disease emergency kit in my car. A number of things I keep just in case can include anything from candy to extra clothing, from gloves to medical masks, blankets, and chapstick — I prepare for anything.
So, I have compiled a list of items I think are necessary to bring. Some fit for a Crohn's patient and others are just items I believe we should all keep.
Crohn's emergency kit
*Restroom access card: the "I can't wait" card from CCFA
*Sanitizer
*Baby wipes and cleansing lotion
*Extra clothes
*Pads or adult diapers
*Gloves
*Ziplock bag, plastic bags
*Stool collection kit
*Medication with a list of all current meds — preferably with the doctor’s office information listed
*Medical mask
*Migraine glasses
*Perfume and bathroom spray
Crohn's essential kit
*Restroom access card: the "I can't wait" card from CCFA
*Baby wipes and cleansing lotion
*Sanitizer
*Extra clothes
*Pads or adult diapers
*Gloves
*Ziplock bag, plastic bags
*Medication with list of all current meds — preferab
For any Canadians reading, there’s a similar equivalent to the CCFA’s “I Can’t Wait” card. It’s not legally recognized by any means, but most places I’ve visited have been happy enough when I’ve shown it.
http://www.kintera.org/site/c.4nJIJXPrEbKSE/b.9372027/k.7BAC/Access_Card.htm
Thank you for the link!
IBD patients should NEVER take Advil. That is very dangerous information. Ibuprofen causes bleeding and flares in IBD patients!
I meant to put Tylenol, I must have had NSAIDs on the brain. I know no NSAIDs for us.
A dollar bill works wonders when you want fast restroom access too!
True, but I would hope it wouldn’t resort to bribery when I really need to go! Bathrooms should be more accessible.
Hi please can someone tell me how can I get that tag from CCFA ?? Thanks for help
If you mean the I Can’t Wait card, there is a link above in the column that takes you to the website, but here it is, too — https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com/sign-up
Thanks a lot Mary I really appreciate that